Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa 'sign' another former Madrid player, the perfect tandem for the club
Arbeloa will take charge of Castilla and could count on another illustrious Madridist; the signing has the club's approval
Real Madrid begins a new era and not just with the first team. The club's "revolution" goes beyond undertaking a transformation with the "seniors." The commitment to Xabi Alonso, in addition to the signings the entity is trying to finalize, has a point of defending Madrid's legacy more than ever from its origins.
Only in this way can it be understood, then, that a footballer who previously played at Santiago Bernabéu and marked an era will lead the first team. There were never more options for Florentino Pérez, who has been delighted with Carlo Ancelotti and has sealed a farewell for the Italian coach through the front door after four consecutive seasons in his second stint at the helm.
Ancelotti is not the only one leaving Madrid, as Raúl González is also departing. The legendary "7" will leave Castilla after six seasons and will make it official in the coming days. The former forward will continue trying his luck—he aims to coach a great team—with the dream of returning home soon to take charge of the main merengue squad.
The club has already decided on Raúl's replacement. It will be Álvaro Arbeloa, who has been in charge of Juvenil A for the last three years. The man from Salamanca is already looking for someone he fully trusts to assist him at the helm of the reserve team. A familiar face to Madrid fans and a figure, moreover, much loved by the supporters.
Diego López returns
According to "Relevo" in recent hours, Diego López is about to return to Madrid to join Castilla for the next season, which will be led by Arbeloa. While it is true that his specific area of work has not yet been fully decided, it is being discussed whether he will be the assistant coach or take on the role of specific goalkeeper coach.
López was trained in Madrid's youth categories before eventually moving to Villarreal and Sevilla. In 2013, under José Mourinho, the Galician returned to the club and secured the starting goalkeeper position. There he coincided with Arbeloa, whom he already knew from his years in the youth academy.
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